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Saints' Brees in preseason debut: 8 snaps, 1 touchdown pass, lots of time on the sideline

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New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees throws a pass during the first half of the team's preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) warms up with teammates before a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New York Jets' Deonte Thompson (10) warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees throws a pass before a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New York Jets' Daniel Brown (87) leaves the tunnel with teammates before a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets tight end Temuchin Hodges (86) warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets running back Ty Montgomery (88) warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) talks with teammates before a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets defensive end Leonard Williams warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets tight end Ryan Griffin (85) warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell (26) warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets wide receiver Charone Peake (17) warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets quarterback Davis Webb (5) warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets quarterback Luke Falk (8) warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) warms up with teammates before a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets' Deonte Thompson (10) warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton watches as his team warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees throws a pass as he warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, right, throws a pass to a reciever before a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell runs on the field for the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell smiles before a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New York Jets defensive end Leonard Williams (92) celebrates during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New Orleans Saints tight end Josh Hill (89) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets' Brian Poole (34) forces New Orleans Saints' Dwayne Washington (27) out of bounds during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) is defended by New York Jets' Tevaughn Campbell (35) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New Orleans Saints' Jacquizz Rodgers (32) stiff-arms New York Jets' Henry Anderson (96) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New Orleans Saints' Dwayne Washington (27) is tackled by New York Jets' Neville Hewitt, right, and C.J. Mosley, left, during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) looks to pass during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) looks to pass during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New Orleans Saints' Jacquizz Rodgers (32) stiff-arms New York Jets' Henry Anderson (96) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws a pass during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New Orleans Saints' Michael Thomas (13) catches a pass for a touchdown in front of New York Jets' Tevaughn Campbell (35) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New Orleans Saints' Marshon Lattimore (23) runs back a fumble recovery during the first half of the team's preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws a pass during the first half of the team's preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets' Brian Poole tackles New Orleans Saints' Dwayne Washington (27) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New Orleans Saints quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) throws a pass during the first half of the team's preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets' Robby Anderson (11) stiff-arms New Orleans Saints' Marcus Williams (43) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New Orleans Saints tight end Garrett Griffin (45) is helped off the field during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New Orleans Saints quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) throws a pass during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets' Brian Poole tackles New Orleans Saints' Dwayne Washington (27) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) gestures to teammates during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets' Blake Cashman (53) chases New Orleans Saints' Deonte Harris (11) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) follows through on a pass during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New Orleans Saints' A.J. Klein (53) dives for New York Jets' Ty Montgomery (88) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New York Jets' Ty Montgomery (88) runs away from New Orleans Saints' Colton Jumper (51) for a touchdown during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New York Jets free safety Marcus Maye (20) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets' Ty Montgomery (88) runs away from New Orleans Saints' Colton Jumper (51) for a touchdown during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New York Jets' Temuchin Hodges (86) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets' Jamal Adams (33) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) points to the defense during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New Orleans Saints' A.J. Klein (53) dives for New York Jets' Ty Montgomery (88) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New York Jets' Ty Montgomery (88) runs away from New Orleans Saints' Colton Jumper (51) for a touchdown during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New York Jets fans cheer during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New York Jets cheerleaders perform during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets cheerleaders perform during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets cheerleaders perform during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets' Jamison Crowder (82) spins away from New Orleans Saints' Chauncey Gardner-Johnson (22) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets' Alex Brown (25) tackles New Orleans Saints' Emmanuel Butler (17) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Emmanuel Butler (17) checks his alignment during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) looks to the sidelines during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets' Jamison Crowder (82) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets' Blake Cashman, left, tackles New Orleans Saints' Dwayne Washington during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) looks to pass during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New Orleans Saints' Deonte Harris (11) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New Orleans Saints' Teddy Bridgewater (5) throws a pass during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New Orleans Saints' A.J. Derby (81) catches a pass in front of New York Jets' Brandon Bryant (38) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New Orleans Saints' Dwayne Washington (27) is tackled by New York Jets' Alex Brown (25) during the second half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New Orleans Saints' Deonte Harris (11) breaks a tackle by New York Jets' Matt Darr (3) during the second half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. Harris scored a touchdown on the play. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New Orleans Saints' Deonte Harris (11) returns a punt for a touchdown during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New Orleans Saints' Deonte Harris (11) breaks a tackle by New York Jets' Matt Darr (3) during the second half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. Harris scored a touchdown on the play. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New Orleans Saints' Dwayne Washington (27) during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New Orleans Saints' Dwayne Washington (27) is tackled by New York Jets' Alex Brown (25) during the second half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New Orleans Saints' Deonte Harris (11) breaks a tackle by New York Jets' Matt Darr (3) during the second half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. Harris scored a touchdown on the play. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New Orleans Saints' Deonte Harris (11) returns a punt for a touchdown during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New Orleans Saints' Deonte Harris (11) breaks a tackle by New York Jets' Matt Darr (3) during the second half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. Harris scored a touchdown on the play. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New York Jets cheerleaders perform during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New York Jets cheerleaders perform during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New Orleans Saints' Ken Crawley (20) breaks up a pass to New York Jets' Deonte Thompson (10) during the second half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New York Jets cheerleaders perform during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets' Bronson Kaufusi (91) lines up during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets' Tevaughn Campbell (35) during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New Orleans Saints' Taysom Hill (7) rushes during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) Noah K. Murray, AP

New York Jets' Arthur Maulet (37) defends New Orleans Saints' Lil'Jordan Humphrey (84) during the second half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets cheerleaders perform during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets cheerleaders perform during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets' Josh Bellamy (15) is defended by New Orleans Saints' Chauncey Gardner-Johnson (22) during the second half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New York Jets cheerleaders perform during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

New Orleans Saints' Vince Biegel (59) during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Adam Hunger, AP

The New Orleans Saints’ stars proved to be ready for the bright lights of the regular season and a few others fighting for a spot on the active roster made a convincing case in a 28-13 preseason road win against the New York Jets.

Because the third preseason game is traditionally considered the regular-season dress rehearsal, one of the big questions coming into the game was how much work the top players would get.

Apparently, they were only going to get as much work as they appeared to need.

Making his preseason debut, quarterback Drew Brees was razor sharp, connecting on a pair of passes each to running back Alvin Kamara and receiver Mike Thomas while orchestrating an eight-play, 72-yard touchdown drive to start the game.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees throws a pass during the first half of the team's preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)(Photo: Adam Hunger, AP)

Brees and Thomas concluded their night with a beautiful 19-yard scoring connection, with Brees perfectly placing the ball over the defender’s shoulders and into Thomas’ hands. Kamara joined them on the sidelines for the remainder of the night.

New York was not able to muster much against the Saints’ stout first-team defensive unit, managing just 42 yards in its first four offensive possessions. Defensive back Marshon Lattimore came up with the biggest defensive play of the evening, stripping Jets running back Ty Montgomery and recovering the fumble to set up a short field for the Saints’ offense.

The Jets and Saints spent much of the remainder of the game trading field goals, until rookie Deonte Harris broke the game open with a 78-yard punt return through the heart of the Jets coverage unit in the fourth quarter.

Kicker Wil Lutz made four of his five field goal attempts, pushing his preseason tally to 10 made field goals and one missed.

Quarterback Taysom Hill turned in another strong performance, completing 8 of his 13 attempts for 127 yards. A handful of those passes went to tight end Dan Arnold, who led all receivers with five catches for 83 yards.

Key play

Harris keeps doing things that are going to make him really easy to keep around on cut day. The 5-foot-6 undrafted rookie return specialist took a punt 78 yards for a score midway through the fourth quarter, extending the Saints lead to 10 points.

Player of the Game

Can the player of the game be the referees, as a group? They got the most screen time of anybody, calling 31 combined penalties for a whopping 271 yards. If not the referees, roll with tight end Dan Arnold. Fighting to make a roster, Arnold hauled in five passes for 85 yards. Undrafted rookie Emmanuel Butler also delivered on some of his training camp hype, with four catches on five targets.

Injury update

Tight end Garrett Griffin left the field with the help of some athletic trainers, then needed a cart to get back to the locker room. Running back Dwayne Washington took a helmet-to-helmet blow from Jets safety Brandon Bryant, and the television broadcast reported that Washington sustained a concussion on the play. Tight end Jared Cook and running back Latavius Murray did not suit up.

Big takeaway

Suggestion for the Saints: Use Thursday’s preseason finale to see what you’ve got in the players who are competing for a roster spot, because the starters are ready.